Chitosan (CS) is a linear polysaccharide which is achieved by deacetylation of chitin, which
is the second most plentiful compound in nature, after cellulose. It is a linear copolymer of β …

Nanotechnology is a powerful tool for engineering functional materials that has the potential
to transform textiles into high-performance, value-added products. In recent years, there has …

Inspired by the classic dye-fixing process, a novel eco-friendly biomass-based coating that
neither used traditional elements such as Cl, Br, P nor toxic organic solvents was first …

An expeditious, environmentally-friendly and affordable synthesis of silver (Ag) and zinc
oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles was attained using Prosophis fracta and coffee; ensuing Ag and …

In this study, chitosan (Ch)-based films containing clove essential oil (CEO) as an active
agent were developed by incorporating halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) to stabilize the oil …

In the present study, we have used seed extract of P. nigrum as an effective reducing agent
for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and silver based chitosan nanocomposite …

With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, the greening of flame retardants
has become an inevitable choice for flame retardant technology. Bio-based materials have …

Owing to the arising environmental pollution and energy-related challenges, the utilization of
renewable polysaccharides such as chitosan (CS) in the preparation of biodegradable …

Chitosan, obtained by deacetylation of chitin, is widely available, biocompatible and
biodegradable polysaccharide. In the same way, nanoclays have been reported to be …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are well-known for their antimicrobial effects and several
groups are proposing them as active agents to fight antimicrobial resistance. A wide variety …